PT 101 Terminology 1
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| Antibiotic | Is a substance that is used to kill or stop the growth of bacteria in the body.
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| Antiviral | Refers to drugs that fight viral infections in the body.
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| Absorption | Is the time it takes for a drug to work after the drug has been administered; the rate at which the drug passes from the intestines into the bloodstream.
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| Active Ingredient | Is the chemical found in the medication known or believed to have a therapeutic effect.
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| Acute | Refers to a disease or illness with a sudden onset and short duration.
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| Adverse Reaction | Denotes an unwanted or unexpected side effect or reaction to a medication; it may also result from an interaction amoung two or more medications.
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| Allergy | Is a sensitivity of the immune system to a chemical or drug; an allergy causes symptoms ranging from rashes to more severe symptoms such as irregular breathing.
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| Analgesic | Refers to a substance used to relieve acute or chronic pain.
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| Antianxiety | Describes substances that reduce or relieve anxiety.
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| Antibody | Is a protein produced by the immune system to respond to foreign substances in the body.
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| Anticoagulant | Refers to a substance that stops blood clotting (also known as blood thinner).
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| Antidepressant | Is a substance that helps to maintain proper hormone balance levels to decrease depressive moods.
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| Antidiarrheal | Relieves and decreases G.I. activity that produces diarrhea.
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| Antifungal | Refers to a substance that kills fungus growing in or on the body.
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| Antihistamine | Refers to a substance that stops the effect of histamine release that causes sneezing,watery eyes,and congestion.
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| Anti-Hypertensive | Substances that work to lower blood pressure.
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| Anti-Inflammatory | Substances that reduce and relieve inflammation.
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| Antipyretic | Refers to a substance that relieves and lowers a high fever.
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| Antitussive | Relieves a severe cough.
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| Arthritis | Is a condition characterized by inflammation of the joints.
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| Asthma | Is a condition that affects a patient's breathing by restricting the airways and oxygen supply due to inflammation,swelling,and irritation.
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| Bronchitis | Is a medical condition characterized by an acute inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs.
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| Buccal Tablet | A tablet that is dissolved in the lining of the cheek instead of being swallowed whole.
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| Capsule | Is a solid dosage form of a medication usually made of gelatin,which holds fine particles of a solid or liquid particle.
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Refers to conditions of the heart and circulation system.
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| Chewable Tablet | Tablets are chewed instead of swallowing whole.
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| Chronic | Refers to a disease or illness that has a long duration (i.e. , lifetime).
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| Clinical Trials | Are scientific experiments that test the effect of a drug in human test patients; required by the FDA for approval of a new medication.
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| Contraindication | Is an aspect of a patient's condition that does not agree with the treatment.
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| Decongestant | Refers to a substance that shrinks the mucous membranes that produce congestion.
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| Diabetes | Is a condition characterized by the failure of the body to produce insulin, which is essential for digestion and for retrieving energy from food, in the pancreas.
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| Diuretic | Is a substance that increases the water output in the kidneys; reduces water retention in the body.
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| Elixir | Is a liquid dosage form that contains flavored water and alcohol mixtures.
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| Enema | Process by which a medicated fluid is injected into the rectum,or an aqueous solutions administered rectally to empty the bowel,to treat infections and diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract.
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| Expectorant | Is a substance that removes mucous from the upper respiratory system.
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| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | Is a condition that occurs when food not completely digested is forced back up the esophagus; the food is very acidic and irritates the esophagus,causing heartburn and other symptoms.
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| Hypertension | Refers to long-term high blood pressure.
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| Immunity | Is the body's ability to fight off infections from bacteria and viruses.
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| Inhalation | The administration of a medication directly into the lungs by the mouth or nose.
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| Placebo | Inactive substances, not real medications, that are administered to give the patient they are receiving a potentially effective medication.
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